27/07/2026
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Workshop Participant (including accompanying adult): £25.50 | Additional participant (under 16): £15 | Adult participant (over 16): £18
Event information
Time
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Price
Workshop Participant (including accompanying adult): £25.50 | Additional participant (under 16): £15 | Adult participant (over 16): £18

The Centre for Computing History, Rene Court, Coldhams Lane CB1 3EW

Who

Count the number of steps you've taken or design your exercise routine using the micro:bit. Find out how you can code this device to become your fitness assistant!

This workshop is aimed at children aged 9 years and older and is ideal for children at the upper KS2 and KS3 levels.

Please note that classroom kits will be used for the session and you will not be able to take these away at the end. However there will be micro:bit kits available for sale in the shop to purchase.

 

This event is part of Summer at the Museums 2026.

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